SINKING JAPANESE BATTLESHIP.

Colonist, Volume XLVII, Issue 11437, 16 September 1905, Page 3

SINKING JAPANESE BATTLESHIP.

Received September 15, 10.48 p.m. Tokio, September 12. When it was evident that she was sinking, the Mikasa was towed landward, and lies on an even keel in six fathoms. , " It is known that 200 perished. ! London, September 15. The "Daily Telegraph's" Tokio correspondent wires that a series of explosions, some like simultaneous

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reports of many heavy guns, and ' others dull and muffled occurred. > After the first series a vast sheet of flame enveloped the ship. In the moonlight, the perfect blaze of searchlight from ships and the shore, and the glare of the fire a heartrending spectacle was disclosed. There were many heroic incidents, and boats were eterywere lowered to rescue survivors, and were rowed about, while many who were suffering from casualties helped the other rescuers to save numbers. Admiral Yamamoto, Minister for Marine, declares that at a conference of naval officers all agreed that the fire and sinking was due to accident. Vice-Admiral Misu is the Chairman of the Commission of Enquiry now proceeding, and their finding will be published The guns are being removed preparatory to refloating the ship.